Scammell Tank transporter and Matilda tank

Of course just when I made the radiator, Thunder models offered the (right) replacement for free.  

Bit of extra detailing of the airfilter 

yep 🙂 

Those Archer transfers come in handy. Also made a water level indicator from scratch 

A better step up 

With Milliput made some texture on the cushions. I find the wood grain greatly exaggerated. 

 

Some extra details on the brakes 

 

Those indespensable Masterclub bolts for better definition 

extra details on the firewall 

The engine does not need much extra 

But a little extra effort makes the difference 

I didn't like the supplied curtains. Made some from a wine bottle capsule. Looks like we gonna have a puppet show 🙂 

I find the supplied instrument panel to flat. Tried the Yahoo IP and found this also to flat and way to small. A little scratchbuilding created much more depth. 

Those Macro pictures show every flaw. At a normal viewing distance it looks allright to me 

After painting the engine I'm not completely satisfied, but it'l have to do 🙁 

 

Put a little light on.......... 

Here you can show of a lot of interesting details. The fittings for the hose joints and the pressure lines are from Top-Studio. I detailed the (5th wheel?) with Master Club nuts and bolts. 

I used 1:24 scale Top Studio hose joints. Neat stuff 

Made a start with the trailer and some extra detailing on the brake system. 

And again those Top Studio fittings come in handy. 

 

Main brake line and Top Studio fittings. 

The Thunder Model etchings are very thin and flimsy. It's a chore working with them.
I preferred to make new racks with Evergreen styreen. A bit sturdier and good definition.
 

Looks the part 🙂 

Some extra details. 

All it takes is some stock styreen for a pair of mudflaps, license plate and taillight.
I also ordered Set A153 (Tank transporter Strainer & Shackle set WW2/post war) from Accurate Armour.
 

🙂 

Detailing the toolbox. For the rivets I used Archer transfers. 

 

 

 

I'm satisfied 🙂 

Again some steps further, but still a lot of small stuff to do 

Hmmm.....I should have placed the wheels on their flat spots. The gate for the storage space is made from Evergreen Styreen. 

 

 

 

I do like the instrument panel 🙂 

I can't remember the brand of the fire extinguishers but like them very much. 

 

 

Detailing the auxiliary tank. 

Barely visible are the exhaust pipes going into the engine deck. 

Also here replaced the countersunk screws. And yes, I spilled thin cement over the deck 🙁 . Luckily the damage is limited. 

Fire extinguisher handles placed 

As with many older Tamiya kits there are these ugly gaps. But nothing what a little styreen can't cover up. 

The same here. You can spot the metal towing eyes under the auxiliary tank. 

Again the Master Club nuts & bolts provide extra detail. 

 

Extra details on the butt side 🙂 

Eduard etchings placed 

And more Eduard etchings. 

Remarkable that the smoke grenade launchers are made from shortened Enfield rifles. 

Belts from thin lead. The towing cables are home made from three strands of twisted copper wire. 

And then I totally forgot to take pictures of the painting proces. I think it came out rather nice but a tat to dark. Well, it just has to be like this.
It was a lot of work but I managed to angle the front terrain wheels. And it needs a flat coat. But....where did I leave the tracks??